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Charity
The card reader that keeps your charity growing
Collect donations anywhere. Keep fundraising simple. Flatpay’s card reader helps charities accept cashless donations quickly and reliably – whether you’re running events, collecting in person, or fundraising on the move.
£0 in monthly fee (yes, really)
1.69% flat transaction rate
24/7 human support
Premium POS
Pro POS
Premium POS Kit
Pro POS Kit
Premium POS
Designed for charities and fundraising
A card reader for charities allows you to accept card and contactless donations quickly and securely. Flatpay gives your charity a simple way to collect donations without complicated setup or unnecessary costs. Make donating fast, easy, and accessible – whether you’re fundraising at events, collecting in person, or accepting payments in your charity shop.
Collect donations anywhere
Take donations wherever supporters are. Flatpay’s portable card reader helps you stay flexible at events, pop-ups, fundraising drives, and community activities
Make giving simple
Help supporters donate quickly with a simple, flat transaction rate, intuitive payment flows, and easy amount selection. No friction. No hassle.
Ready when it gets busy
Fundraising events can move fast. Flatpay helps keep donations flowing with reliable payments and a setup that’s simple for volunteers and staff to use.
Stay in control
Track payments and access clear reporting so you always have visibility over fundraising activity.
Easy Pricing
Solutions designed to make accepting payments faster, easier, and transparent.
Below £200,000
in annual card turnover
1.69%
Per transaction, all cards
£0
In monthly fee
Custom rate
We create custom pricing for some businesses that process more than £200,000 in annual card turnover.
Above £200,000
in annual card turnover
0,99%
Per transaction, all cards
€0
Yes, it’s free to start
Custom rate
We create custom pricing for some businesses that process more than £200,000 in annual card turnover.
What is included?
Software
Customizability features
Sales and accounting features
Connectivity features
Optional features
Service
Accept all popular payment methods
Simple and predictable. You pay the same low rate for every card type.
Flatpay has made our payment processing seamless and hassle-free.
With their transparent pricing model, we always know exactly what we're paying, and we've saved a significant amount of money on transaction fees.
Mathilde
Owner of Stilk
What makes Flatpay one of the best card readers for charities?
Ready to collect donations faster, easier, and with less admin?
No monthly fees
Transparent pricing with no monthly costs, no hidden fees, and no surprises.
Easy for staff and volunteers
A simple setup that’s quick to learn and easy to use – even during busy fundraising activities.
Portable and flexible
Take donations wherever fundraising happens with a setup designed to move with you.
Reliable when it matters
Events and campaigns can be unpredictable. Flatpay helps keep payments moving throughout the day.
24/7 human support
Real support from real people, whenever you need it.
Get the card reader that fits your charity
With Flatpay, collecting donations becomes faster, simpler, and easier to manage.
Fundraising events
Accept donations quickly and keep queues moving at events, campaigns, and community activities.
Charity shops
Create a smooth checkout experience with simple payments and clear reporting.
Community organisations
Take payments and donations wherever your activities happen.
Mobile fundraising teams
Stay flexible with portable devices that make collecting easier on the go.
Premium POS
Our premium all-in-one POS system with an impressive 15.6" touch screen, built-in printer, and customer-facing display.
Pro POS
Simple clean setup with a tablet and portable terminal. For small businesses seeking simple payment and management tools.
one, two, three, and you’re all set!
Ready to make accepting payments faster, easier, and stress-free?
Navigate the payment solution maze with ease! At Flatpay, we start by offering you a personalized walkthrough with one of our payment experts.
Select the payment or POS system that suits your business, and let us handle the rest. Our full-service solution covers everything from setup to ongoing support.
Once you've chosen the perfect payment solution for your business, we'll get it up and running with a full on-site installation of all your hardware and software.
wow. That all all sounds good, but i have a question
Curious about something? Don't hesitate to ask us, we're happy to help.
Are card readers suitable for volunteers?
A simple, intuitive setup can make it easier for volunteers and staff to process donations confidently.
How much does a card reader for charities cost?
Costs depend on provider and pricing structure. Flatpay offers £0 monthly fees and a simple 1.69% flat transaction rate.
Do card readers support contactless donations?
Most modern card readers support contactless payments, including mobile wallets.
How quickly can charities start taking donations?
A simple setup and intuitive interface can help organisations get up and running quickly.
Can a portable card reader be used for fundraising events?
Yes. Portable card readers are useful for events, pop-ups, and mobile fundraising where flexibility matters
Can charities accept card donations?
Yes. Card readers allow charities to accept debit cards, credit cards, and contactless payments during fundraising and day-to-day operations.
Getting paid starts here
Let us get you set up to accept card payments and manage orders in one place. Get started today and see how smooth running your business can be with Flatpay.
